With GTA 6 just about a year away, let’s dive into the fascinating connections between Rockstar Games’ anticipated release and reality as showcased in the trailer.
The trailer teems with exciting details and references to real-life events. We’ve compiled all the references we’ve spotted in the first look at this epic game.
For more on GTA 6, don’t miss our article on the latest release date rumors and our analysis of the Rockstar developers’ reactions to the trailer!
1. The Miami Joker Wanted to Sue Rockstar After Seeing Himself in the GTA 6 Trailer
Back in 2017, Lawrence Patrick Sullivan, dubbed the “Miami Joker” due to his striking resemblance to Batman’s foe, was arrested in Miami for unlawfully carrying a firearm. The trailer features a character with similar facial tattoos and green hair, unmistakably referencing Sullivan.
2. Twerking on Car Roofs
In 2017, women in Miami were seen climbing onto car roofs in the middle of traffic to twerk. This bizarre phenomenon caught significant attention and has been recreated in the GTA 6 trailer with a similar scene.
3. Naked Gardener
A Florida resident known for gardening in the nude raised concerns among neighbors, prompting them to call the police. As long as he stayed on his property without breaking any laws, he was free to continue his quirky activities, much like the eccentric characters you’ll find in GTA 6.
4. Naked Man at a Gas Station
In 2017, a naked man wielding a machete stormed a gas station, stealing clothes, money, and a phone. This kind of wild behavior is perfectly in sync with the chaos of GTA’s universe and might inspire some in-game characters.
5. Crocodiles on the Loose
In Florida, it’s not uncommon to see crocodiles invading private properties, even swimming pools. One viral video showed a 9-foot crocodile in a family’s pool, while another featured an alligator brought into a grocery store as a prank. GTA 6 incorporates such unpredictable events, with crocodiles and alligators causing unexpected thrills for players.
6. Racist Attacks by a Woman with Two Hammers
A trailer scene shows a woman violently attacking a car with two hammers, reminiscent of a viral incident in Los Angeles in 2019. Though the only reference not from Florida, it aligns with the chaotic atmosphere Rockstar aims to depict in GTA 6.
Apparently, the woman had been harassing the vehicle owner and his roommates, hurling racial slurs at them since they moved in early 2019. Similar abusive behavior might appear in the game, possibly targeting Lucia, the game’s main character of Latina descent.